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Research Associate/Fellow with Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI)

https://cdri.org.kh/

About the position

Position: Research Associate/Fellow
Location: Phnom Penh
Schedule: Ful-time
Deadline: 31 January 2022

Background

CDRI—Cambodia’s leading independent development policy research institute, is seeking ambitious and highly qualified Cambodian national researcher for the position of Research Associate/Fellow to be based at the Centre for Development Economics and Trade.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead, design and implement research projects
  • Review relevant literature, provide technical input on methodology and conceptualization 
  • Take part in data analysis and report writing 
  • Lead or take part in writing proposals for funding 
  • Lead the implementation of fieldwork and data management (data entry and cleaning)
  • Participate in coaching and mentoring of junior researchers
  • Monitor progress and quality of research outputs
  • Read and comment on final outputs, take ownership and responsibility for dissemination of research findings
  • Participate in project planning, budgeting and staffing of the centre
  • Take part in networking and consultation with all relevant partners, including the government counterparts, NGOs, donor agencies and other research institutions in and outside Cambodia.

Qualifications and requirements

  • Post graduate degree in development economics with a focus on trade/international economics. MA/PhD or equivalent is preferred, and female applicants are encouraged to apply
  • Sound analytical grasp of social development issues affecting Cambodia and the region
  • Demonstrated record in publication using quantitative research design
  • Experience in using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS) to manage complex data and to conduct quantitative analysis
  • Comprehensive understanding of socioeconomic and trade development in Cambodia and the region
  • Demonstrated management ability, strong organizational skills, and experience working with and motivating a team
  • Strong communication skills, experience in mentoring, and commitment to professional development of researchers
  • Demonstrated experience in multi-stakeholder policy and research coordination
  • Experience in research grant proposal writing is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Khmer, both oral and written.

Application Information

Application letter, detailed CV, sample publications and list of three professional referees (names, post and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) must be received by the HR and Administration Unit, CDRI, P.O. Box 622, Phnom Penh Cambodia, or e-mail: hr@cdri.org.kh by 31 January 2022. 

Female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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